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Surfing and Science
Never the twain shall meet... Thought surfing and science would never mix? Well they have! At Whangamata Bar, regarded as one of New Zealandís premier surfing waves, the sand bar that sculpts these classic waves is at the centre of an ongoing debate. Read more... on how science is contributing to protecting our waves and more

Since June 2009 the Whitsunday Marine Debris Removal Program, an initiative of Eco Barge Clean Seas Inc. has been responsible for removing 63,883 kilograms of marine debris from the islands and coastline in the Whitsunday region. The focus of Eco Barge Clean Seas has always been the Whitsunday region, however, October more

During October and November AMSA and state & territory maritime authorities will be hosting a number of information days around the country.
The information days provide opportunities to learn more about AMSAís operations and new maritime legislation coming into effect in 2013.
The regional locations (highlighted in red in the table below) will more

Hi All,
Please find here a link for a Yachting Australia Dinghy Instructors Course for Teachers only http://www.qldyachting.org.au/event.asp?ID=50740
Please pass on to all and any interested people and distribute through school networks.
There is a $60 discount and a reduction in course duration from 3 to 2 days. 22nd to 23rd November 2012.
Regards
Ben Callard more

Dear Community Stakeholder,We are writing to you on behalf of the Citizens Concerned about Dudgeon Point to ensure the community has as much input into this important research as possible.
The Concerned Citizens about Dudgeon Point (CCDP) is a group of citizens from communities around Hay Point, McEwan's Beach and Mackay, concerned more

AMSA has restored to the Website the text of proposed MOs 504 and 505. These now reference the current National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D, rather than one that is currently under development by the National Marine Safety Committee (NMSC). The NMSC process to develop a revised NSCV Part more

During my recent long service leave in 2012, I had the opportunity to work for a month on the Royal Caribbean Cruise ship 'Rhapsody of the Sea' as an enrichment speaker. I was nervous to say the least to venture outside the realms of the classroom and present to complete strangers. more

This summer, leave the ordinary vacation behind to discover Antarctica with a companion and the second passenger will receive a 50% discount. Hurry this offer is limited, subject to availability and valid for travel between: October 28, 2012 to March 01, 2013.
Alternatively donít miss out on our Early Booking Bonus and more

Federal Parliament today passed historic new laws which regulate the safety of ships and seafarers and ensure shipping is conducted in a manner which protects Australiaís precious marine environment.
The passing of the Navigation Bill 2012 and the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Bill 2012 also give effect to more

The Oceania Dive Travel & Watersports Expo (ODEX) is a spring consumer event that is co-located with Blue Edge, an international freediving and spearfishing show.
These events will be a family friendly 2-day extravaganza of product showcases, media launches and seminars relating to scuba diving, dive destinations, underwater imaging, freediving, spearfishing, fin more